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International Organisations
The objectives of this course are to: 1. Acquaint with genesis , organisational set up, functions and efficacy of International Organisation 2. Develop theoretical understanding of international organizations (IOs) and the global problems they attempt to address. 3. Understand recent efforts made at restructuring these organization
International Organisations: Definition, Classification and Purpose; Role of International Organisations- Realist and Liberal Perspectives
Historical Evolution of International Organisation - Origins of International Institutions; Treaty of Westphalia, Congress of Vienna, League of Nations
UN-Genesis, Structure, Critical Evaluation; Role in International Peace and Security
International financial and trade institution- Bretton Woods Institutions - World Bank and IMF, WTO: Issues and Reforms
European Union, ASEAN, African Union, OAS
Books Recommended: Essential Readings: Basu, R.(2019). The United Nations, Structure and Functions of an International Organization. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers Chakraborty, B., & Nandy, D.,(2019),Role of International Organisations in World Politics, Blue Roan Publishing, Ahemdabad Park, S.,( 2018), International Organisations and Global Problems, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Hurd, I., (2017), International Organisations: Politics, Law, Practice,North western University, Illinois Ghai, U.R. (2017). International Politics Theory & Practice. New Delhi: New Academic Publishing Co. Barkin, J.,(2013),International Organization: Theories and Institutions, London,Palgrave Macmillan Chandra, P. Arora, P. (2012). International Politics. New Delhi: Cosmos Bookhive.
Reference Books: Wein,T.G., Forsyth, D.P. and Coate, R.A. (2013). The United Nations and Changing World Politics. Boulder: Westview Press. Karns, M.P. and Mingst, K.A. (2009) International Organizations: The Politics and Processes of Global Governance. Boulder: Lynne Rienner Publishers. Baehr, P.and Gordenker, L. (2005)The United Nations: Reality and Ideal, London, Palgrave Macmillan Schlesinger, S. (2004). Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nations. New York: Basic Books. 234 Bennett, A.L.(2001). International Organizations: Principles and Issues. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Archer, C. (2001). International Organizations. New York: St. Martin Press. Bennett, A.L. and Oliver, J.K. (2001). International Organizations; Principles and Issues, London:Pearson. Baehr, P.and Gordenker, L.(1999). The United Nations in the 1990s, Basingstoke: Macmillan. Baehr, P.R.and Gordenker, L. (1994). The United Nations in 1990s. Hampshire: Macmillan. Ghali, B.B. (1992). An Agenda for Peace. New York: United Nations. Angell,C.(1989). The Quest for World order. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press Berridge,G.(1991). Return to the UN: UN Diplomacy in regional conflicts. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
